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Pope Leo XIV argues that liturgical renewal is legitimate when it grows organically from authentic tradition and is backed by careful theological and pastoral study, urging openness and ecclesial unity even as tensions with the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X persist over unapproved episcopal consecrations.
The Society of Saint Pius X has unveiled an official website for the July 1, 2026 episcopal consecrations at the Écône meadow—the site of the 1988 Lefebvre consecrations. About 15,000 faithful and 1,300 priests and religious are expected; registration is mandatory for attendees June 29–July 2, 2026, with separate forms for individuals, priests, religious, and groups, and accreditation required for journalists. The site provides travel and accommodation options, a detailed liturgical program, and an official Telegram channel. For those unable to attend, livestreams on SSPX YouTube channels will offer multilingual commentary (French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish).
The Vatican says the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X’s plan to ordain new bishops without papal approval would be a schismatic act and carry automatic excommunication, as Rome refuses to recognize these ordinations; while Cardinal Fernández urged dialogue, the Church maintains ultimate authority and has a long-standing tension over Vatican II reforms and the group’s status.
Bishop Joseph Strickland argues that the SSPX’s plan to consecrate new bishops should be read as an attempt at apostolic continuity in a time of perceived crisis, not rebellion, emphasizing the need to preserve the traditional faith and sacraments even amid tensions with Rome and his own removal from pastoral duties in 2023.
Fr. Davide Pagliarani, Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X, explains additional details on planned episcopal consecrations in an SSPX News interview, recounts outreach to the Holy See, argues the move is a necessary response to doctrinal and pastoral crises, defends Traditional Catholic practice, and expresses hope for papal dialogue while preparing to act if not approved.
The Society of Saint Pius X announced it will proceed with new episcopal consecrations on July 1, entrusted to its bishops, citing urgent pastoral needs and a lack of satisfactory response from the Holy See in ongoing talks; the move follows months of negotiation with Rome and signals increasing pressure over episcopal succession and the Society's future relationship with the Vatican.